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Chelsea suffer double Atletico blow Chelsea’s hopes of landing Atletico Madrid pair Koke and Antoine Griezmann have been dealt a major blow, with the Spanish club looking to offer the duo new deals that would raise their buy-out clause to closer to £100 million.

Arsenal keeping tabs on Schmeichel Arsenal are considering a move for Leicester City goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel as an alternative to Petr Cech. The Gunners are resigned to missing out on the Chelsea shot-stopper, who could join PSG, and are monitoring the Dane instead.

Bale in, Di Maria & RVP out at Man Utd Manchester United are desperate to land Gareth Bale this summer and are preparing to sell both Angel Di Maria and Robin van Persie in order to shave £500,000-a-week off their wage bill. Madrid will demand at least £80m for the Welshman.

Man Utd ready £45m Kane bid Louis van Gaal has made Harry Kane his No.1 striker target this summer, even if Manchester United have to spend upwards of £45 million to land the Tottenham star. The Red Devils have £150m to spend this summer and also want Danny Ings.

Arsenal to net £3m from Barca CL win As part of the deal that saw Thomas Vermaelen join Barcelona, Arsenal will receive £3 million should the Spanish giants win the Champions League – even though the Beglian has not played a single minute for the Catalans this season.